45 while the sun's light failed. And (A)the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

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45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple(A) was torn in two.(B)

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51 And behold, (A)the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And (B)the earth shook, and the rocks were split.

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51 At that moment the curtain of the temple(A) was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split(B)

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38 And (A)the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.

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38 The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.(A)

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14 (A)And he made the veil of blue and purple and crimson fabrics and fine linen, and he worked cherubim on it.

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14 He made the curtain(A) of blue, purple and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim(B) worked into it.

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The Full Assurance of Faith

19 (A)Therefore, brothers,[a] since we have confidence to enter (B)the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by (C)the new and living way that he opened for us through (D)the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have (E)a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts (F)sprinkled clean (G)from an evil conscience and our bodies (H)washed with pure water.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 10:19 Or brothers and sisters

A Call to Persevere in Faith

19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence(A) to enter the Most Holy Place(B) by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way(C) opened for us through the curtain,(D) that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest(E) over the house of God,(F) 22 let us draw near to God(G) with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,(H) having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience(I) and having our bodies washed with pure water.(J)

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Behind (A)the second curtain was a second section[a] called the Most Holy Place, having the golden (B)altar of incense and (C)the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was (D)a golden urn holding the manna, and (E)Aaron's staff that budded, and (F)the tablets of the covenant. Above it were (G)the cherubim of glory overshadowing (H)the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

These preparations having thus been made, (I)the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, but into the second only (J)the high priest goes, and he but (K)once a year, and not without taking blood, (L)which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. By this the Holy Spirit indicates that (M)the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 9:3 Greek tent; also verses 6, 8

Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,(A) which had the golden altar of incense(B) and the gold-covered ark of the covenant.(C) This ark contained the gold jar of manna,(D) Aaron’s staff that had budded,(E) and the stone tablets of the covenant.(F) Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory,(G) overshadowing the atonement cover.(H) But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly(I) into the outer room to carry on their ministry. But only the high priest entered(J) the inner room,(K) and that only once a year,(L) and never without blood,(M) which he offered for himself(N) and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.(O) The Holy Spirit was showing(P) by this that the way(Q) into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning.

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19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into (A)the inner place behind the curtain,

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19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,(A)

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14 For (A)he himself is our peace, (B)who has made us both one and has broken down (C)in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in (D)ordinances, that he might create in himself one (E)new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might (F)reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and (G)preached peace to you who were (H)far off and peace to those who were (I)near. 18 For (J)through him we both have (K)access in (L)one Spirit to the Father.

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14 For he himself is our peace,(A) who has made the two groups one(B) and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh(C) the law with its commands and regulations.(D) His purpose was to create in himself one(E) new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross,(F) by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace(G) to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.(H) 18 For through him we both have access(I) to the Father(J) by one Spirit.(K)

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12 And he shall take (A)a censer full of coals of fire from the altar before the Lord, and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small, and he shall bring it inside the veil 13 (B)and put the incense on the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of the incense may cover (C)the mercy seat that is over the testimony, so that he does not die. 14 And (D)he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the front of the mercy seat on the east side, and in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times.

15 (E)“Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people and bring its blood (F)inside the veil and do with its blood as he did with the blood of the bull, sprinkling it over the mercy seat and in front of the mercy seat. 16 Thus he shall (G)make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleannesses of the people of Israel and because of their transgressions, all their sins. And so he shall do for the tent of meeting, which dwells with them in the midst of their uncleannesses.

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12 He is to take a censer full of burning coals(A) from the altar before the Lord and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense(B) and take them behind the curtain. 13 He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal the atonement cover(C) above the tablets of the covenant law, so that he will not die.(D) 14 He is to take some of the bull’s blood(E) and with his finger sprinkle it on the front of the atonement cover; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the atonement cover.(F)

15 “He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people(G) and take its blood behind the curtain(H) and do with it as he did with the bull’s blood: He shall sprinkle(I) it on the atonement cover and in front of it. 16 In this way he will make atonement(J) for the Most Holy Place(K) because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been. He is to do the same for the tent of meeting,(L) which is among them in the midst of their uncleanness.

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31 (A)“And you shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and (B)fine twined linen. It shall be made with cherubim (C)skillfully worked into it. 32 And you shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, with hooks of gold, on four bases of silver. 33 And you shall hang (D)the veil from the clasps, and bring (E)the ark of the testimony in there within the veil. And the veil shall separate for you the Holy Place from the Most Holy.

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31 “Make a curtain(A) of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim(B) woven into it by a skilled worker. 32 Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.(C) 33 Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the covenant law behind the curtain.(D) The curtain will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.(E)

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